Palawan: Enjoy Nature At Its Best

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Palawan is a place in Philippines.  It is officially called the Province of Palawan.  It is an island located in the MIMAROPA region. History...

[Watch] The Launch Of Amphibious Ship – Bayraktar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Turkey has launched a new amphibious ship on October 3rd, 2015.  This ship, Bayraktar, is aimed to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish...

Cavotec Wins Orders Worth Exceeding EUR 9 Million 

A leading ship owner has placed orders with Cavotec for several Alternative Maritime Power(AMP) systems.  A total of six AMPtainers has been ordered, of...

NYK Procures 5,500 Advanced Refrigerated Containers

NYK has placed an order for 5,500 technologically advanced 40-foot refrigerated (reefer) containers, which are more efficient and reliable than older equipment.  Delivery of...

ClassNK Awards AIP For LNG-Fuelled Bulk Carrier Design

ClassNK, Tokyo-based International Classification Society, has provided Approval in Principle to the 98,000 DWT bulk carrier fuelled by LNG. Maritime Innovation Japan Corporation has...

Medicine May Plunge Back into The Dark Ages

Scientists found that bacteria gets resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed, puts the world on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic...

MV Dona Paz : The Deadliest Peacetime Shipwreck In History

Accident type : CollisionVessels involved : MV Dona Paz and MT VectorLocation : Tablas StraitDate : December 20, 1987Casualties : 4,386 people diedVESSEL INFO:Name : MV Dona PazBuilt in : 1963Flag :...

Crowley Wins American Maritime Safety Award 2015

Crowley Wins American Maritime Safety Award 2015 For Standard ComplianceCrowley Vessels were Honored with Environmental Awards for the implementation of drug and alcohol awareness...

Two Crewmen Died After Ignoring Safety Warnings

Two crewmen died as they tried to help a crewmate in the hold of their ship but finally ended up  suffocating in the forecastle...

Luxury Cruise Ship’s Engine Room On Fire

Accident : FireDate : 18th November 2015Vessel Involved : Le Boréal, a French-flagged Cruise ShipLocation : Near the Falkland IslandsCasualties : NoneA fire broke out in the engine room of...